And by that I mean you can put just about everything your heart desires… Maybe even the kitchen sink… INTO THIS BAG The Beatle Bag from Abbey Lane Quilts The designer/author’s intent was to create a bag large enough to hold and organize a wide range of sewing notions yet be easy to carry. This …
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Answer: A DISAPPEARING Four Patch Quilt Block! What? Why? How? So, what exactly is a Disappearing Four Patch quilt block? Simply put, it is a basic four patch block with four additional cuts, and a turn of four (or five) fabric pieces. Eight additional stitch lines later and the result is a block that looks …
While very few of us would argue the benefits of a warm heart and soul but what about the rest of your body? What if there was a quick and easy way to warm other important areas – for example your neck, shoulders, knees, hands… So, once your chilly body parts are warmed it would …
Being Human I Have a Few Weaknesses – Shiny objects, cute puppies, cinnamon rolls, buffalo plaid, pretty fabric and, of course, anything Christmas, just name a few. Another weakness (as the title of my site would suggest) is quilting and sewing however, the specific pattern or design that is making me swoon …
Total Reported Spending at Independent Retailers and Restaurants on Small Business Saturday Tops an Estimated $100 Billion since the Day Was Founded by American Express in 2010 ~ New York (Business Wire). You may be asking what does an event like Small Business Saturday – which occurred 2 weeks ago, have to …
Is it fair to call it magic when you take a few fabric scraps… And add quilter’s grid interfacing To create a fabric panel where every seam and every corner of every square is perfectly matched? I guess the answer depends on your definition of magic and the number …
It’s been a while since the onset of the specific technology which led to the phrase, “Better than sliced bread”. Since the turn of the century (the 20th century), to be exact. And during the time span between then and now the technological curve has taken a sharp bend and continues to do so today. …
Let’s start this conversation with the frequently asked question, “Why do you make quilts?” This question could apply to almost any topic. Why make anything? In this day and age when basically most every item you need can be commercially manufactured, mass-produced and purchased at a much lower price and in less time, why would …
To Buy or Not to Buy Since I began quilting as a serious hobby I have had many people ask me if I own a long arm quilting machine. When I answer “no”, they seem surprised and often reply with comments such as, “Don’t you need a long arm to quilt?” Or. “I thought every …
